There are plenty of people who will start out 2026 by participating in Dry January, i.e., abstaining from alcohol until the 31st. With the start of the challenge inevitably comes articles lamenting ...

Like many of my friends, I enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a beer with friends. But a recent U.S. surgeon general report warning that any alcohol consumption is unsafe made me pause. Should I ...

Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut back on drinking before it becomes a bigger health problem. Test tubes are ...

This story is part of our ‘Habits to Embrace—and Ditch—in 2026’ series. Read the whole list here. This past summer, I went all in on nonalcoholic drinks. I’m lucky enough to have never had a ...

If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, here’s what to look for. By Jancee Dunn Before she stopped drinking alcohol eight years ago, Cecily Mak drank daily to “soften the edges of life.” ...

Research shows that a single drinking binge—roughly four drinks for women or five for men within about two hours—can disrupt the gastrointestinal tract in measurable ways. Even in healthy adults, such ...

For young people across the United States, “Dry January” is no longer a novelty. For some, it has become a year-round way of life. Members of Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — are drinking ...

When Operation Barbarossa began, German forces expected a short campaign. Instead, they encountered the Soviet T-34. In the opening weeks, short-barreled StuG III assault guns—crewed by young ...

The new year brings countless resolutions. For some, it starts with Dry January, a monthlong challenge void of any alcohol consumption. A new generation of young people, however, may not need the ...

Drinking coffee daily could help you live up to two years longer, according to one study. Regular coffee consumption of two to three cups per day was associated with better overall health, plus a ...

A dewy, more hydration complexion. Fewer wrinkles. Less redness. These may be things you think only a fancy skincare regimen or intervention from a dermatologist can achieve. But it turns, out the ...